Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group I need a hug (whiny post, although part is happy)

One of my recurring nightmares is that I will wake up one morning and my body will tell me in no uncertain terms that Arava is no longer working for me and I am back to square one. I'm so sorry to hear Enbrel has stopped being effective, seems so cruel to show you what remission can be like and then snatch it away again. Is there any chance you could give Arava a go? It's not nearly as expensive as Enbrel or Remicade (or Humira), works a bit differently as it's not a biological disease modifier, and has worked a miracle for me - - and for a good friend of mine who has RA and went on Arava and now is off disability and working again.

Cheryl

Dogs don't care if the house is clean

Cindy, Hugs coming your way! I had the flu thingie too so I know what you mean! Take care....feel better soon...DC

Hey neighbor,
Sorry to hear about the Enbrel problems. I sure hope that something comes of your next rheumy appt. I get a remicade infusion today, so I'll be good to go for another 8 weeks. Do ya suppose all ya need is a big ol' chili boat from Roger's Restaurant??

Speaking of Roger how's the ol' fellar doing? Still working I hope? I know what you mean about having a supportive spouse, I don't where I'd be if not for Carol, she's been a rock through all of this AS crap.

Give our best to your son on his wedding. I bet you are chompin' at the bit to fire up that ol' Singer and whippin' out some weddin' duds. How bout they all get hitched in your great KA t-shirts??

Hope you get to feeling better soon. The KA party is creeping up on us and you folks had better be here or we'll float down the river and get ya... And don't nobody want to see that..

Take Care Neighbor,
Keep Kickin'AS
Chris